ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 205.22 Cr
Over 3.92 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,36,478
19,893 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.50%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.64%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 205.22 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,72,07,336 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.92 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10412237
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2nd Dose
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10092108
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Precaution Dose
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6391525
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18431226
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2nd Dose
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17674525
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Precaution Dose
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12391832
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Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
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39226460
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2nd Dose
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28277362
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Age Group 15-18 years
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|
1st Dose
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61264752
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2nd Dose
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|
51228469
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Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
559649322
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|
2nd Dose
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|
509307866
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Precaution Dose
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27624044
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Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
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203710113
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|
2nd Dose
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|
195396195
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Precaution Dose
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|
18061558
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Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
127455852
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|
2nd Dose
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122111015
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Precaution Dose
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33544947
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Precaution Dose
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9,80,13,906
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Total
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2,05,22,51,408
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,36,478. Active cases now constitute 0.31% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.50%. 20,419 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,34,24,029.
19,893 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,03,006 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 87.67 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.64% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.94%.
UPSC
Combined Defence Services Examination -2019 Declaration of Written Result Thereof
On the basis of the results of the COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION , 2019 held by the Union Public Service Commission on 08th September, 2019, 8120 candidates with the following Roll Numbers have qualified for being interviewed by the Service Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence, for admission to  Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 149th  Course commencing in July, 2020  Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, Course commencing in July, 2020  Air Force Academy, Hyderabad  Training Course ) commencing in July, 2020  Officers Training Academy, Chennai 112th SSC  Course  commencing in October, 2020 and  Officers Training Academy, Chennai, 26th SSC Women  Course commencing in October, 2020.
2. The candidature of all the candidates, whose Roll Numbers are shown in the lists below, is provisional. In accordance with the conditions of the admission to the examination, they are required to submit the original certificates in support of age , educational qualifications, NCC   etc. claimed by them to IHQ of MoD , Rtg ‘A’, CDSE Entry, West Block-III, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 in case of IMA/SSC as their first choice and Naval HQ “DMPR” , Room No. 204, ‘C’ Wing, SenaBhawan, New Delhi-110011 in case of Navy as their first choice, and PO3/Air Headquarters, ‘J’ Block, Room No. 17, Opp. Vayu Bhawan, Motilal Nehru Marg, New Delhi-110106 in case of Air Force first choice candidates by the following dates failing which their candidature will stand cancelled. The original Certificates are to be submitted not later than 01st July, 2020 for IMA & NA, not later than 13th May, 2020 for AFA and not later than 1st October, 2020 in case of SSC course only. The candidates must not send the original Certificates to the Union Public Service Commission.
3. Candidates who qualified in the written exam and given their first choice as Army  are required to register themselves on the recruiting directorate website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in in order to enable them to receive call up information for SSB interview. Those candidates who have already registered on the recruiting directorate website are advised not to register again.
4. In case, there is any change of address, the candidates are advised to promptly intimate directly to the Army Headquarters/Naval Headquarters/Air Headquarters as the case may be.
5. The Union Public Service Commission has a Facilitation Counter near Examination Hall Building in its Campus. Candidates may obtain any information/clarification regarding this examination on working days between 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM, in person or over telephone No.011-23385271, 011-23381125 and 011-23098543 from this Facilitation Counter. Candidates can also obtain information regarding their result by accessing UPSC website http://www.upsc.gov.in
6. The marks-sheet of candidates who have not qualified, will be available on the Commission’s website within 15 days from the date of publication of the final result of OTA  and will remain available on the website for a period of 30 days.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Finland on Cooperation in the field of peaceful uses of outer space
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for Memorandum of Understanding between India and Finland on cooperation in the field of peaceful uses of outer space. The MoU has already been signed in 10th January, 2019 at New Delhi.
Impact:
The signed MoU will provide impetus to explore newer research activities and application possibilities in the field of remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication; satellite navigation; space science and exploration of outer space.
Cooperation with the Government of Finland would lead to develop a joint activity in the field of application of space technologies for the benefit of humanity.
Details:
The Memorandum of Understanding shall enable the following potential interest areas of cooperation such as,
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- Remote sensing of the earth
- Satellite communication and satellite based navigation
- Space science and planetary exploration
- Development, testing and operation of space objects and ground system
- Launching of Finnish Space objects by Indian launch vehicles
- Processing and use of space data
- Developing innovative applications and solutions based on space technologies and use of artificial intelligence
- Cooperation around emerging New Space opportunities and data ecosystems and sustainable used of outer space.
Under this MoU the Participants or upon their authority, the implementing agencies, may set up project teams if necessary, to manage specific cooperative projects taken up under implementing arrangements.
Implementation Strategy and Targets:
- The Participants will each nominate a coordinator for the purpose of coordinating cooperative activities under this MoU. In order to facilitate the implementation of this MoU, the Participants could meet on mutual decision alternately in India or in Finland or through videoconference.
- The Participants or, upon their authority, the implementing agencies, may set up project teams if necessary, to manage specific cooperative projects taken up under implementing arrangements.
The move comes in the background of interest expressed by the Govt. of Finland for co-operation in the area of Space.
Ministry of Rural Development
Over 85000 water conservation structures and more than 2.63 lakh rural houses among the structures created so far under the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
About 24 crore mandays employment has been provided and Rs.18,862 crore spent by the 9th week of the Abhiyaan
The Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan  has been launched to boost employment and livelihood opportunities for migrant workers returning to villages and similarly affected citizens in rural areas, in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak. The Abhiyaan is taking action on mission mode to provide employment to migrant workers who have returned to their native villages of 6 states namely Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The Abhiyaan is now empowering villagers with livelihood opportunities in 116 districts of these states.
By the 9th week, a total of about 24 crore mandays employment has been provided and Rs.18,862 crore has been spent so far in the pursuit of objectives of the Abhiyaan. A large number of structures have been created so far including 85,786 water conservation structures, 2,63,846 rural houses, 19,397 cattle shed, 12,798 farm ponds, and 4,260 Community Sanitary Complexes. 6342 works have been taken up through District Mineral Funds, 1002 Gram Panchayats have been provided internet connectivity, a total of 13,022 works related to solid and liquid waste management taken up, and 31,658 candidates have been provided skill training through Krishi Vigyan Kendras  during the Abhiyaan.
The Abhiyaan’s success so far can be seen as convergent efforts of 12 Ministries/Departments and State Governments, which are giving higher quantum of benefits to the migrant workers and rural communities. The stage is set for longer term initiative for jobs and livelihoods for those who choose to stay back.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Irrigation Projects Sponsored by Government
This Ministry is providing financial assistance to some of the identified irrigation projects under different components of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana , as well as other ongoing schemes. The details of projects included under various schemes of DoWR, RD&GR during 2019-20 to 2021-22 is given at Annexure.
Apart from the above, water being a State subject, it is for the States concerned to take up irrigation projects as per their priorities and funds availability. The information regarding these projects is also being maintained by the concerned State Governments themselves.
Under PMKSY- Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme , 46 number major/ medium priority irrigation projects included for financial assistance during 2016, have been completed with creation of additional irrigation potential of 24.35 lakh hectare. In addition, 3 number projects under Command Area Development & Water Management component, being implemented pari-passu with PMKSY-AIBP for the priority projects, have also been completed during 2016-22, covering cultivable command area of 16.42 lakh hectare.
Further, under Ground Water sub-component of PMKSY-Har Khet Ko Pani , out of the thirteen projects included during 2016-2022, six projects have been completed, creating irrigation potential of 69,378 hectare. Similarly, under Surface Minor Irrigation  sub-component of PMKSY-HKKP, 2,732 schemes have been completed, creating 2.58 lakh hectare of irrigation potential during 2016-22. In addition, 1,253 number of water bodies have been renovated under Repair, Renovation and Restoration of water bodies sub-component of PMKSY-HKKP during 2016-22, creating/ restoring 83,010 hectare of irrigation potential.
Also, 26 number surface minor irrigation schemes have been completed with central assistance under Special Package to address agrarian distress in suicide prone districts of Vidarbha and Marathwada and for projects in chronically drought prone areas of rest of Maharashtra, creating 25,265 hectare irrigation potential till 2022, since its inception in the year 2018.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
New buildings of Regional and National Centers of NIEPID will be inaugurated tomorrow
Shri Ramdas Athawale Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment will be inaugurated new Building of Regional Centre of National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities  at Navi Mumbai and 2 buildings  of National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities, Kolkata from Navi Mumbai at 11:00 am on 24th December, 2021 in the august presence of Kumari Pratima Bhoumik Hon'ble Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment. The inaugurations of 2 buildings at NILD, Kolkata will be through virtual mode.
The newly constructed 5 storey building of Regional Centre of NIEPID, Secunderabad at Navi Mumbai is built in an area of 3000 sq.m at the cost of Rs. 14.67 Crore. The building will be providing services like Psychological Assessment, Behaviour Modification, Parental Counselling, Special Education Assessment and Programming, Remedial Teaching, Vocational Training and Skill Development, Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy Services.
The newly constructed 3 storey Hostel building of NILD, Kolkata is built in an area of 2869 sq.m at the cost of Rs. 10.35 Crore. The building has an arrangement of 57 rooms with 114 beds and Kitchen with dining hall with seating capacity of 104.
The newly constructed 3 storey Academic building of NILD, Kolkata is built in an area of 2256 sq.m at the cost of Rs. 10.35 Crore. The building has an arrangement of 04 large classrooms of 110 seating capacity for UG classes, 04 small classrooms of 20 seating capacity for PG classes, 02 faculty rooms and examination halls with capacity of 220.
Ministry of Defence
40 NURSING CADETS COMMISSIONED INTO MNS AT INHS ASVINI
Mumbai : Phalguna 27, Saka1942
Thursday, 18 Mar 2021
The Commissioning Ceremony of 7th Batch of Basic BSc Nursing Cadets of College of Nursing was held today, 18 Mar 21, at INHS Asvini, Mumbai. 40 Nursing Cadets were commissioned into the Military Nursing Service  after completion of four years of training. The Chief Guest for the occasion, Surgeon Rear Admiral Arti Sarin, Commanding Officer INHS Asvini, congratulated the newly commissioned Nursing Officers and felicitated the meritorious students.
Lt Chuskit Angmo was awarded ‘DGMS Rolling Trophy’ and ‘Pushpa Malik Trophy’ for standing first in academics with 86.66%. Lt Aleena Davis received ‘Asvini Crest’ for the best All Round Nursing Cadet of the batch and Lt Kirti Shukla was awarded ‘Smt Padma Krishna Rolling Trophy’ for the best bedside Nursing Cadet. Brig Omana Kuriakose, Principal Matron, the senior most Nursing Officer of the unit administered Nurse’s Pledge to the newly commissioned Nursing Officers.
College of Nursing, established in 2010, is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik and offers four years degree programme and one year PG Diploma course in five nursing specialisations.
Ministry of Education
HRD Minister chairs meeting with Vice - Chancellors of Central Universities
Assures them to maximum support for the development
Union Human Resource development Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ chaired a meeting with Vice Chancellors of all the Central Universities in New Delhi today. Secretary, Higher Education Shri R. Subrahmanyam was also present in the meeting.
The Minister reviewed the progress and the best practices of the universities. He also reviewed the present infrastructure, maintenance and human resource related aspects. The Minister gave assurance to the chancellors to extend maximum support for the development of universities.
The Minister was concerned over the vacancies and directed UGC to develop a mechanism to fill them quickly, so that young generation may get quality education. Dr Nishank also urged that all universities should prepare a blueprint to improve rankings. The Minister hoped that by providing quality education and research, India can become world leader in the field of education.
The Minister said the Universities should focus on skill based and job oriented education to overcome the challenge of unemployment in the country. And he also congratulated the best performing universities for the good work.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of Tun Dr. S. Samy Vellu, Former Cabinet Minister of Malaysia
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of Tun Dr. S. Samy Vellu, Former Cabinet Minister of Malaysia and the first Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardee from Malaysia.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Saddened by the passing away of Tun Dr. S. Samy Vellu, Former Cabinet Minister of Malaysia and the first Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardee from Malaysia. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 173.59 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 11.02 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,73,59,44,160
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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11,02,69,507
More than 173.22 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 11.02 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 442
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 184.64 Crore
More than 11 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
More than 1.84 Crore Vaccine Doses administered to 12-14 age group so far
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 184.64 Crore  today. More than 11 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 1.84 Crore  vaccine doses have been administered to 12-14 years age group so far. More than 2.34 Crore Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10403785
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2nd Dose
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10001424
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Precaution Dose
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4480994
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FLWs
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1st Dose
|
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18413393
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2nd Dose
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17513312
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Precaution Dose
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|
6908802
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Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
18468586
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
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|
1st Dose
|
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57311968
|
|
|
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2nd Dose
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38478387
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
554736343
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|
2nd Dose
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|
467009749
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
202770630
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
185583848
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|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
126753690
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
115595344
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Precaution Dose
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12023191
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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|
988858395
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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834182064
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Precaution Dose
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23412987
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Total
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1846453446
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 2nd April, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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46
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2nd Dose
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415
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Precaution Dose
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6258
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FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
51
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2nd Dose
|
|
942
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Precaution Dose
|
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10381
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
304989
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
39428
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
110828
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
48522
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
351077
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
8858
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
91330
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|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
6561
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2nd Dose
|
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56284
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Precaution Dose
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64362
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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408455
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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610876
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Precaution Dose
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|
81001
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Total
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1100332
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lays foundation stone of ‘Nagpur Metro phase- II’ and dedicates ‘Nagpur Metro Phase I’ to the nation
Takes a metro ride from Freedom Park Metro Station to Khapri Metro Station
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi dedicated ‘Nagpur Metro Phase I’ to the nation, and laid the foundation stone of ‘Nagpur Metro phase- II’ at Khapri Metro Station today. The Prime Minister also flagged off two inaugural metro trains from Khapri to Automotive Square and Prajapati Nagar to Lokmanya Nagar. Phase I of the Nagpur Metro is developed at a cost of more than Rs 8650 crore while Phase- II will be developed at a cost of more than Rs 6700 crore.
The Prime Minister arrived at the Khapri Metro Station after taking a ride in the Nagpur Metro from Freedom Park Metro Station. Before boarding the metro at Freedom Park Metro Station, the Prime Minister took a walkthrough of the Nagpur Metro Rail Project and witnessed the ‘Sapno Se Behtar’ Exhibition that was showcased. The Prime Minister bought himself an e-ticket at the AFC Gate and travelled with students, citizens and officials. He also interacted with them on the journey.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“I would like to congratulate the people of Nagpur on the inauguration of the Nagpur Metro’s Phase 1. Flagged off two metro trains and also took a ride on the metro. The metro is comfortable and convenient.”
The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted:
“On board the Nagpur Metro, PM interacted with students, those from the start-up sector and citizens from other walks of life.”
The Prime Minister was joined by Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Shinde, Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari when he arrived via metro at Khapri Metro Station.
Background
In yet another step that will revolutionise urban mobility, the Prime Minister dedicated ‘Nagpur Metro Phase I’ to the nation and flagged off two metro trains - from Khapri to Automotive Square  and from Prajapati Nagar to Lokmanya Nagar  - at Khapri Metro Station. Phase I of the Nagpur Metro is developed at a cost of more than Rs 8650 crore. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of Nagpur Metro Phase- II, which will be developed at a cost of more than Rs 6700 crore.